K9 Memorials

Died – 1/29/31 Handler – Specialist Michael V. Lusardi Retired Covington Police K9 Ernie dies of cancer The Covington Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after retired K9 officer Ernie died of cancer on Friday. Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders posted the news on Facebook. Ernie retired from the force in October 2020 and …

EOW: 1/29/21 Handler: Robert Matia

Died 1/29/21 K9 Hero Haven: With a sad and heavy heart, I announce the passing of CWD Rocky 3 36839 CWD Rocky 3 9/17/08 – 1/29/21 CWD Rocky 3 retired as a Patrol Explosive Detection Dog after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and came to K9 Hero Haven in February of 2017. He was adopted to Annette and David in …

Died 1/28/21 It’s with a heavy heart and we announce the passing of retired K9 Officer Rohn. Earlier today at 13 years of age, with his handler and friends by his side he passed peacefully away. K9 Rohn and Deputy Gray were the first of two patrol K9s purchased in 2009 to rejuvenate the K9 program. After 6 years of …

Died – 1/28/21 Today we said goodbye to Ohio Parks and Rec K9 Ranger. He was an 11yr old Lab that kept our Ohio parks safe. He found lost people and kids, did narcotic searches, was a great ambassador for our parks, and kept his partner safe. Please keep his handler and their family in your thoughts. Rest easy. You …

Handler – Master Cpl. Chris Sarnecky Retired New Castle County Police K-9 Diablo, shot in 2009, dies A retired New Castle County police K-9 that was shot while trying to apprehend a suspect in 2009 has died, the department said Tuesday. K-9 Diablo was forced into retirement following the Nov. 11, 2009, shooting, which unfolded outside a Philadelphia Pike apartment …

Died 1/26/21 Louisiana State Police announce death of retired K-9, ‘Rico’ Louisiana State Police announced the death of a beloved K-9 named Rico who worked alongside troopers for nine years. Rico, a Belgian Malinois, retired from the force in February of 2018, and spent his retirement with his handler’s family. Louisiana State Police took to Facebook to post the following …

Died 1/21/21 Handler – Deputy Dempsey Much has been said about the bond between a man and his dog. That bond goes to a whole new level, though, when you talk about a law enforcement officer and his K9 partner. The term “man’s best friend” is too clichéd to even begin to touch the depth of this bond. When Dep. …

Today we said goodbye to K-9 Loco (Retired) #53. He was an active, energetic retired K-9. One we enjoyed seeing every year at water training. Loco was special. He was the first Belgian Malinois at Canton PD. Something that turned the tide of what is capable in Police K9’s. Loco, your career, service, and memory will not be forgotten. Go …

Died 1/26/21 Handler – Sgt. Jeff Swiatkowski It’s with heavy heart that we make the announcement of our beloved retired Westfield Police K9 Lopez’s passing on 1/26/2021. Lopez was loyal and dedicated servant to the Westfield Police Department and the City of Westfield from 2011 to 2019. After retirement, Lopez lived with his handler, Sgt. Jeff Swiatkowski, as a family …